Ireland History – Northern Irish History Belfast Dublin

The various Irish language societies of the nineteenth century had maintained an almost continuous interest in the study and publication of existing Irish literature. To this the operations of practically all of them were confined. They produced no new literature, and they ignored or neglected the living language itself. Yet, while they were thus rescuing [...]

Above : Picture Of St. Patrick With Blue Robe The establishment of the schools began before the death of St. Patrick, and they increased rapidly and spontaneously. Nearly all were founded during the century after his time. All over the country they sprang until every locality had its school. Ireland, in fact, was ” honeycombed [...]